Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aberrant
adjective
/əˈbɛrənt/
Definition
deviating from the standard or normal type
Examples
- The scientist noted the aberrant behavior of the test subjects.
- Her aberrant taste in music surprised her friends.
- He was concerned about the aberrant data in the study.
Meaning
The term ‘aberrant’ typically refers to something that is abnormal or atypical, often in a way that is unexpected or undesirable.
Synonyms
- deviant
- anomalous
- unusual
- irregular
- divergent